FOXTALES 11.13.14
Words from Dr. Carroll...
                     Leadership
We are highlighting our 5th grade leaders this week (see box below). At Seneca Academy, we believe all students have leadership capabilities. Our classroom and curricular activities provide many opportunities for students in all levels and grades to practice skills that enable them to be leaders. These include speaking, listening, and presenting, social skills, and thinking skills. As students practice these through the years, they develop the confidence to be able to demonstrate them outside of the classroom as well. 
 
By 5th grade, Seneca Academy students have become poised, responsible,courteous, and positive leaders of our community. They show this as daily safety patrols, opening car doors for younger students; in Tuesday morning Assembly when they model appropriate behavior and also actively support positive behaviors in younger students; and as they move through the school, playgrounds, and community.  


We will all be able to witness the leadership (and academic) skills of our 5th graders next April when they present their Exhibitions. We hope everyone in the Seneca Academy community will be able to join in our celebration of their accomplishments!




Seneca Spotlight

5th Grade Leaders

As leaders, we must be responsible. 

A leader is a role model who demonstrates the IB attitudes. We demonstrate the attitudes by our actions and the way we think about our jobs. 


 

We have many jobs at Seneca Academy now that we are 5th graders. These include being Big Buddies for Mrs. Tanzi's class, taking out the office and the kitchen recycling, being lunch helpers, doing the 5th grade Art Legacy Project, being role models in Morning Assembly and being patrols. A patrol is a leader in school. A patrol is responsible for the safety of fellow students. 


 

We like being Seneca Academy leaders!    

   

Seneca Spotlight

Mrs. Webb's 1st Grade Visit to Rose Hill Manor in support of their unit of inquiry "Available resources over time have changed the way we live"


 


 


 


 


 

  

Walk-In Wednesdays

Just a Reminder that the next Walk-in Wednesday is Nov 19th.  

Please let your friends know about the event.  

This is a wonderful opportunity to see the classes in action.

 

Week of Nov 17:  PreK 4's Parent Pop-ins

Fri. Nov. 21: Elementary Parent Visit Day

Wed. Nov 25: Early Dismissal (12:30pm) Elementary for Teacher Work Day

Wed. Nov 25- Menchie's Fundraiser all week!

Wed. Nov. 26-Fri. 28th : Thanksgiving Break

Dec 9-12- Elementary Holiday Shop

Tue. Dec 9- SAPA Meeting at 6:30pm

Wed. Dec 10: Winter Clubs Contracts Due in the Office

Fri. Dec 12: Elementary Conferences- No School for Elementary Students
From the Office...
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Do you make purchased through Amazon? You can now have 5% automatically donated to the School.  You can add Seneca Academy directly to your account or every time you shop use this link:  http://smile.amazon.com/ch/52-1316913 


Preschool Snacks
Monday: Saltine Crackers
Tuesday: Popcorn (4's)
                 Animal Crackers (3's)
Wednesday :  Nilla Wafers
Thursday: Graham Crackers
Friday:  Ritz Crackers
Seneca Scenes

 

Building Big and Small Engineers in Action

 


 

 

Mrs. Hauck's students playing math games

 


 


 

 


 


 


 

Mrs. Boyland's Preschool Students engaged in learning


 

HELP NEEDED
We would love to transfer some great songs and other media from old formats (i.e. cassette and album) to digital formats. 

We are seeking parent volunteers who have the equipment and/or expertise to help us make this change!
New T-shirts Have Arrived
So excited about the new IB T-shirts!  

Done in 31!
We would like to congratulate the classes that have obtained 100% class participation!

Ms. Nolan's 4's Class
Mrs. Hauck's Kindergarten
Ms. Hall's 1st Grade
Mrs. Luk's 4th Grade

Way to show your school spirit!

You can donate with a donation form or  online. 
In the Community
Wine Tasting, Trolleys and Music - Oh My!
Saturday, Nov 15 6-9 PM
Seneca Creek State Park
All ages (family-friendly event) Immerse yourself in our winter wonderland of sparkling trees, illuminated arches, animated vignettes and colorful displays in a whole new way. Bring your blanket and cozy up for a 3 mile trolley ride and enjoy wines from finewine.com and live music and under a heated tent with friends, family or that special someone.
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Mvskoke Etvlwv: Muscogee Creek Festival
Sunday, Nov 16  11AM-5PM
American Indian Museum- DC

The Muscogee (Creek) Nation will celebrate its tribal history, heritage and culture with three days of performances, an art market and demonstrations.

Highlights include the play, "The Dawes Commission," set in 1904, the story focuses on a Muscogee family who is visited by an agent from the Dawes Commission. The agent's orders are to persuade the Creeks to accept allotment. The play is in Muscogee with English subtitles.

Activities and demonstrations include stomp dancing, singers, hands-on activities for kids and families along with booths showcasing jewelry, traditional recipes and more.  


Our Mission

Seneca Academy provides an engaging, challenging, inquiry-based education in a nurturing and diverse environment as an International Baccalaureate Primary Years Program (IB/PYP) World School. Through the IB/PYP, students develop the intellectual, physical, emotional and social skills to excel in a rapidly changing world.

 

Our Vision

To develop globally aware citizens who are life-long learners and leaders.

 

We believe in turning experience into knowledge through ...

  • Engaging students in developmentally appropriate active learning - indoors and outdoors
  • Nurturing students in small classes
  • Challenging students to meet their personal best
  • Encouraging self-confidence and independence
  • Fostering responsibility, respect and reflection
  • Developing principled communicators and problem-solvers
 

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